Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Asia
North America, South America, Brazil
Types
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Peanut cactus
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
12-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Salt
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Burns, Heals minor burns, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Making Perfumes, Preferably used as black tea, Used as a nutritious food item
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CITRUS limon
ECHINOPSIS
Common Name
Lemon
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
In Hindi
नींबू
हाथी कैक्टस
In German
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
Igel Kaktus
In French
Citron or Citronnier
hérisson cactus
In Spanish
Limón or Limonero
cactus de erizo
In Greek
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
In Portuguese
Limão
hedgehog cactus
In Polish
Cytrynowy
jeż kaktus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rutaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lemon and Echinopsis
Season and care of Lemon and Echinopsis is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon and Echinopsis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Echinopsis season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon and Echinopsis Physical Information
Lemon and Echinopsis physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Lemon and Echinopsis are as follows:
Lemon flower color: White
Lemon leaf color: Green
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
- Echinopsis leaf color:
Care of Lemon and Echinopsis
Care of Lemon and Echinopsis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Echinopsis needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.